Powers Granted to Congress in the U.S. Constitution

What are the powers granted to Congress in the U.S. Constitution called?

• Inherent powers

• Implied powers

• Expressed powers

• Necessary powers

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution has expanded the powers of Congress?

• The sovereignty clause

• The necessary and proper clause

• The inherent powers clause

• The expressed powers clause

What type of powers are not expressly stated in the U.S. Constitution but fall under the necessary and proper clause?

• Expressed powers

• Inherent powers

• Implied powers

• Granted powers

What are inherent powers?

Which of the following is NOT a Congressional Legislative Power?

• Taxing

• Spending

• Regulating commerce

• Appointing Judges

What power allows Congress to create a system of currency?

• Borrow Money

• Coin Money

• Declare War

• Establish Post Offices

Which power gives Congress the authority to fund government programs and services?

• Taxing

• Make Laws

• Declare War

• Regulating commerce

What is one of the responsibilities of Congress related to international relations?

• Establish Post Offices

• Coin Money

• Declare War

• Borrow Money

What is the purpose of Authorization Bills as used by Congress?

• To declare war

• To establish, modify, or continue federal programs

• To impeach a federal official

• To ratify treaties

What are Revenue Bills used for?

• To fund programs by passing laws to raise money

• To fund private sector initiatives

• To decrease federal spending

• To appoint federal judges